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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
oil level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
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1
Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the hybrid
system, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
2
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3
Wipe the dipstick clean.
4
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
A
Low
B
Normal
C
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
Checking the oil type and pre-
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paring the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Engine oil selection
P.549
Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
Adding engine oil
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If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as that already in the
engine.
1
Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
2
Add engine oil slowly, checking
the dipstick.
3
Install the oil filler cap by turning
it clockwise.